Whole Grains

       How many people see "whole grains" and think of wheat, like wheat bread or pasta? Its okay, I used to think the same thing! That is until I went through my certification program and it opened the door to a whole world of food I really knew nothing about!! Their are so many more options to having whole grains that are so much better for you than just wheat.

 Quinoa

Bulgur

Cornmeal(also known as polenta)

Buckwheat

Millet

Barley

Wild rice

Brown rice 

These are just to name a few. There are so many benefits to eating these options more than refined grains, for example reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and not to mention it helps better maintain your weight.  If these benefits are not enough to get you excited to trying a new grain, maybe like me, out of pure curiosity you want to see what they taste like! I have tried buckwheat, bulgar and brown rice. Today I will be experimenting with Quinoa (check back for recipe!!)

Try something new,
  Nadia